Featherwork

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The working of feathers into a cultural artifact. uncountable
  2. 2
    A cultural artifact made with feathers. countable

    "With filigreed Kongo ivories, gilded Qing astrolabes, Brazilian featherwork, Sri Lankan rock-crystal, mother-of-pearl Mughal inlay and life-size Portuguese carvings of angels and saints, it has something even for someone who has seen everything before."

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"With filigreed Kongo ivories, gilded Qing astrolabes, Brazilian featherwork, Sri Lankan rock-crystal, mother-of-pearl Mughal inlay and life-size Portuguese carvings of angels and saints, it has something even for someone who has seen everything before."

Etymology

From feather + work.

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